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[[Category:Star Fleet Judge Advocate General Library]][[Category:Alt.Star Fleet.RPG Player's Manual]] | [[Category:Star Fleet Judge Advocate General Library]][[Category:Alt.Star Fleet.RPG Player's Manual]] | ||
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<center style="font-weight:700; color:white; font-size: 30px; font-family: 'Yu Gothic UI Semibold',sans-serif; text-shadow: 4px 4px 4px black"> | <center style="font-weight:700; color:white; font-size: 30px; font-family: 'Yu Gothic UI Semibold',sans-serif; text-shadow: 4px 4px 4px black">A Message from the COMJAG<br></center> | ||
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<h2 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold; border-bottom-style: none; border-style: none;">Introduction</h2> | <h2 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold; border-bottom-style: none; border-style: none;">Introduction</h2> | ||
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'''"The great thing in the world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving."<br> | '''"The great thing in the world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving."<br> | ||
- Oliver Wendell Holmes''' | - Oliver Wendell Holmes''' | ||
< | <h3 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold; border-bottom-style: none; border-style: none;">Disclaimer</h3> | ||
The regulations and procedures in this FAQ pertain to the treatment and status of particular characters based on their RP activities, and not to the administrative handling of player conduct or status, which is the province of the Fleet Commanders. Players must understand and accept that if they write for characters violating regulations or committing crimes, they may lose those characters from play. If it's good RP, and you're willing to start a new character if this one ends up on Rura Penthe, go ahead and write it. | The regulations and procedures in this FAQ pertain to the treatment and status of particular characters based on their RP activities, and not to the administrative handling of player conduct or status, which is the province of the Fleet Commanders. Players must understand and accept that if they write for characters violating regulations or committing crimes, they may lose those characters from play. If it's good RP, and you're willing to start a new character if this one ends up on Rura Penthe, go ahead and write it. | ||
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Any player with questions concerning regulations or legal matters should address them through the chain of command; officers of command rank and above may direct such questions directly to the JAG at any time. All advice and actions of the JAG are subject to the supervision, orders, and approval of approval of CINCSF and of no other person or body. | Any player with questions concerning regulations or legal matters should address them through the chain of command; officers of command rank and above may direct such questions directly to the JAG at any time. All advice and actions of the JAG are subject to the supervision, orders, and approval of approval of CINCSF and of no other person or body. | ||
< | <h3 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold; border-bottom-style: none; border-style: none;">Sources & Instruments of Legal Authority in the UFP and Star Fleet</h3> | ||
The Constitution of the United Federation of Planets guarantees a variety of individual rights, which are enjoyed by all Federation citizens and other civilians present in areas under Federation jurisdiction, including Star Fleet vessels, stations, and facilities. Among these rights are free expression, movement, and association, due process and equal treatment, representation by criminal counsel, and protection from self-incrimination and unwarranted search and seizure. | The Constitution of the United Federation of Planets guarantees a variety of individual rights, which are enjoyed by all Federation citizens and other civilians present in areas under Federation jurisdiction, including Star Fleet vessels, stations, and facilities. Among these rights are free expression, movement, and association, due process and equal treatment, representation by criminal counsel, and protection from self-incrimination and unwarranted search and seizure. | ||
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Anyone may request investigation, or the initiation of legal proceedings, concerning any alleged violation of law or regulation. Such requests are to be made through the chain of command, or directly to the Judge Advocate General in the case of those of command rank or above. | Anyone may request investigation, or the initiation of legal proceedings, concerning any alleged violation of law or regulation. Such requests are to be made through the chain of command, or directly to the Judge Advocate General in the case of those of command rank or above. | ||
The Inspector General of Starfleet investigates suspected | The Inspector General of Starfleet investigates suspected gross violations, mismanagement, fraud, conflicts of interest and the like, all under the orders of CINCSF, and under the administrative aegis of the Judge Advocate General. This may or may not involve RP, and all characters and players in Starfleet are required to cooperate with such duly constituted | ||
investigations. | investigations. | ||
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If cause is found, and again subject to the approval of CINCSF, prosecution, adjudication, and punishment are conducted under the authority of the Judge Advocate General. There is at this time no death penalty in Star Fleet, but demotion, honorable or dishonorable discharge from Star Fleet, and imprisonment, for terms up to life, are all possible. | If cause is found, and again subject to the approval of CINCSF, prosecution, adjudication, and punishment are conducted under the authority of the Judge Advocate General. There is at this time no death penalty in Star Fleet, but demotion, honorable or dishonorable discharge from Star Fleet, and imprisonment, for terms up to life, are all possible. | ||
- Commodore Jordon Theodore Kabreigny, Esq. | - Commodore Jordon Theodore Kabreigny, Esq.<br> | ||
Commander, Star Fleet Judge Advocate General's Corps (COMJAG)<br> | |||
played by [mailto:splatter2@yahoo.com Michael Dailey] | |||
< | <h3 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold; border-bottom-style: none; border-style: none;">Document History</h3> | ||
* Original Author: Mark Elwell, circa 80201 | * Original Author: Mark Elwell, circa 80201 | ||